Internal Investigations

We work with in-house counsel to avoid “scope creep” by setting expectations up front, including the fixed fee or subscription pricing plan that fits the budget. And there’s no risk of getting stuck with the “B team” for an external investigation. We match experienced investigators to our clients’ specific needs and always leave the final decision to the client. Next, Aequitask proactively mitigates dozens of specific risks and safeguards the attorney-client privilege, putting virtual trial exhibit stickers on every step of our process, from A to Z.

The most important role of outside counsel is to provide their clients with mission-critical legal advice and litigation defense services, not serve as a witness to the merits of an underlying investigation. But it’s hard to refer a client’s investigation to another firm. Aequitask is not a law firm. We work with outside counsel to develop a smart investigation strategy, set short deadlines, and arrive at a reasonable fixed fee. We can conduct investigations under the attorney-client privilege, if needed. Aequitask firewalls legal advice and business decisions from the fact-finding process. We deliver investigations that outside counsel will be pleased to defend, final reports perfectly aligned with the relevant standards, and subpoena-ready records.